Movement Flashcards by Lauren V | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

Closing the angle at a joint

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Extension

A

Opening the angle on a joint

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Q

Abduction

A

Movement away from the midline of the body

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Adduction

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Movement towards the midline of the body

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Q

Rotation

A

Turning of a body part on its own axis

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Circumduction

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Circular movement from a central point

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Pronation

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Turning downward

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Supination

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Turning upwards

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Eversion

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Turning outward

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Inversion

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Turning inwards

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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending backwards

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Plantar flexion

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Bending the sole of the foot

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